Cupcakes are the perfect treat for kids and adults alike, offering a sweet bite of happiness in every bite. Whether you’re baking for a birthday, school party, or just a fun afternoon, these 10 cupcake recipes are sure to please. And with the Sunbrand cupcake tray, your baking experience will be mess-free and efficient. Let’s dive into these kid-friendly recipes!
Sure! Here’s a more detailed, step-by-step recipe for each of the cupcake ideas:
1. Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting with your favorite buttercream frosting and sprinkles.
2. Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool and enjoy these soft, gooey chocolate chip cupcakes!
3. Rainbow Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (or homemade)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (red, blue, green, yellow, and purple)
- Buttercream frosting
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, whisking together the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into 5 bowls.
- Add different food coloring to each bowl, making sure each color is vibrant.
- Spoon one color of batter into the center of each cupcake liner, layering colors on top of each other.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting with buttercream and adding sprinkles.
4. Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, followed by the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool before frosting with lemon buttercream or whipped cream.
5. Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then frost with peanut butter frosting and drizzle with melted chocolate.
6. Funfetti Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
- Buttercream frosting
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, followed by the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until smooth.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with buttercream and topping with additional sprinkles.
7. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
8. Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Marshmallow frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting with marshmallow frosting.
9. Cotton Candy Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (or homemade)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup water
- Pink and blue food coloring
- Cotton candy-flavored frosting (or homemade buttercream)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
- Divide the batter evenly into two bowls and color each with pink and blue food coloring.
- Alternate spooning the colored batters into the cupcake liners to create a layered look.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely, then frost with cotton candy-flavored buttercream and top with cotton candy or sprinkles.
10. Banana Split Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your Sunbrand cupcake tray with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the mashed banana, followed by the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before topping with whipped cream, a cherry, and chocolate drizzle.
Why Choose the Sunbrand Cupcake Tray?
The Sunbrand cupcake tray is the perfect companion for any cupcake enthusiast, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker. Designed with a non-stick coating, it ensures that your cupcakes come out easily, without any mess or sticking. The tray is built to provide even heat distribution, so you can trust that each cupcake will bake uniformly, creating perfect, fluffy treats every time. The durability of the Sunbrand cupcake tray means it will withstand multiple uses, making it a long-term investment for all your baking needs. Its convenient size and design also make it easy to store and clean, ensuring a hassle-free baking experience from start to finish.
Conclusion
Whether you’re baking for a party, a family gathering, or just for fun, these 10 kid-friendly cupcake recipes are sure to bring joy and sweetness to your day. With the Sunbrand cupcake tray by your side, you can bake with confidence, knowing that your cupcakes will turn out perfect every time. So grab your ingredients, get your tray ready, and enjoy creating delicious, fun, and colorful cupcakes that everyone will love!